{"product_id":"higuchi-wa-damascus-chefs-knife-24-cm","title":"HIGUCHI WA DAMASCUS Chef's Knife 24 cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHIGUCHI WA Damascus Gyuto 240mm – VG10 Damascus Tsuchime\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who prefer the speed, efficiency, and smooth cutting feel of a longer Japanese chef's knife. The 240mm Gyuto offers greater reach, cleaner slicing, and effortless performance when tackling larger ingredients or high-volume prep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Blade. More Control. More Flow.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHIGUCHI WA Damascus Gyuto 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for cooks who appreciate the rhythm of a longer knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eMino City, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Gyuto combines premium VG10 steel, elegant Damascus cladding, and a traditional hammered finish to create a knife that is equally impressive in performance and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra blade length allows long, uninterrupted slicing strokes, making it ideal for preparing large cuts of meat, fish, cabbage, melons, and other oversized ingredients while maintaining the precision Japanese knives are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many professional chefs, \u003cstrong\u003e240mm is the ideal Gyuto length\u003c\/strong\u003e—large enough for demanding prep, yet balanced enough for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious home cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who prefer longer chef's knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume food preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge vegetables, meat, and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone wanting maximum efficiency without sacrificing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG10 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eVG10 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium Japanese steel delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erazor-sharp cutting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent edge 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